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in Illinois (2), western Missouri (21), eastern Kansas (35), South Dakota (2). 

 It finds the White-winged Crossbill once each in northern (14) and western (3) 

 New York, and in New Jersey (1); both species once in Ohio (Youngs town, 

 Red, 20; White-winged, 11), in Wisconsin (Red, 1; White-winged 40), and in 

 Nebraska (Red, 6; White-winged 36). 



Those who hesitate to credit to blind chance even the presence of such erratic 

 birds, may speculate on whether Youngstown's good fortune in having all 

 four species on one census is due to the presence there of especially enthusiastic 

 bird-lovers, an environment particularly attractive to such visitors, or being 

 strategically situated on some migration route. — J. T. Nichols. 



Quebec, P. Q. (Bergerville, Ste. Foye, Cap Rouge, Bridge, Sillery). — Dec. 26; 

 7.30 a.m. to 3.20 p.m. Clear to 9.30 a.m., cloudy thereafter; moderate snowfall began at 

 2.40 p.m. and continued till dark; 6 in. snow; wind northeast, light; temp. — 5 at start, 

 + 14 at return. Fifteen miles on foot. Downy Woodpecker, 1; Evening Grosbeak, 13; 

 Pine Grosbeak, 54; Redpoll, 14; Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1; Chickadee, 18; Robin, 3. 

 Total, 7 species, 104 individuals. — Harrison F. Lewis. 



Hatley, Stanstead County, P. Q. — Dec. 26; 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Fine; 

 3 in. snow; wind southwest, light in the morning, fresh in the afternoon; temp. 2 at 

 start, 20 at finish. Canadian Ruffed Grouse, 4; Blue Jay, 1; Pine Grosbeak, 1; Red- 

 poll, 40; White-breasted Nuthatch, 4; Black-capped Chickadee, 17. Total, 6 species, 

 67 individuals. — H. Mousley. 



London, Ont., vicinity of. — Dec. 27; 8 a.m. to 12 m. and 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. Overcast; 

 temp. 31° at 8 a.m, rising to 55°, then dropping to 29 at 5.30 p.m.; an inch or two of 

 snow on the ground; wind, southwest, moderate; heavy snowfall commenced about 4 p.m. 

 Combined list of two parties working in the morning and four working in the afternoon.. 

 Owl (probably Long-eared), 1; Downy Woodpecker, 8; Blue Jay, 10; Crow, 22; Purple 

 Finch, 2; Redpoll, 55 (reported by nearly all parties); Goldfinch, 1; Siskin, 65 (one 

 flock); Snow Bunting, 20 (one flock); Tree Sparrow, 15; Song Sparrow, 3; Cardinal, 3; 

 Brown Creeper, 7; White-breasted Nuthatch, 7; Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1 (at food 

 shelf); Black-capped Chickadee, 87 (very common this winter); Brown-cap Chickadee, 1; 

 Golden-crowned Kinglet, 15. Total, 18 species, 323 individuals. Also seen recently 

 Bronzed Grackle, American Merganser, White-throated Sparrow, Screech Owl, and 

 about a month ago, both White-winged and Red Crossbills. The absence of Juncos this 

 winter is quite unusual. — W. E. Saunders, J. F. Calvert, J. C. Higgins, E. H. Perkins, 

 T. D. Patterson, J. R. McLeod, G. Gillespie, E. M. S. Dale, Mrs. Dale. (Mcll- 

 wraith Ornithological Club.) 



Reaboro to Manvers Station, Ont. (Lat. 44 15' N.). — Dec. 22; 7.35 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 Overcast; >£inch snow; wind southwest, light; temp. 32 to 35 . About 25 miles on 

 foot. Black Duck, 1; Ruffed Grouse, 13; Hairy Woodpecker, 6; Downy Woodpecker, 2; 

 Blue Jay, 20; Crow, 1; Rusty Blackbird, 1; Pine Siskin, 3; Redpoll, about 90; Snow 

 Bunting (heard); Tree Sparrow, 3; Fox Sparrow, 1; White-breasted Nuthatch, 2; 

 Chickadee, 31. Total, 14 species, 145+ individuals. The Blackbird and Fox Sprarow, 

 also the Duck, were seen to excellent advantage (with 12 power binoculars), hence no 

 question in the identification. Also seen during the month: Horned Lark (7th); 

 Mourning Dove (14th); Northern Shrike (18th); Great Horned Owl (21st). — Earl 

 W. Calvert. 



Kennebunk, Me. (to Parsons Beach and back). — Dec. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over- 

 cast; a very little snow in patches; wind south, light at start, strong at noon and on 

 return; temp, varying, about 20°. Ten miles on foot. Observers together. Horned 



